The Azuero Peninsula and Veraguas Travel Guide
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Guidebooks
The Azuero Peninsula and Veraguas constitute the other Panama, or perhaps, the real Panama. This was one of the first areas of the country to be colonized by Spain, and the colonial churches and squares of its historic towns provide perfect backdrops for its frequent folk festivals and religious celebrations. Before the Europeans arrived, the area had well-established indigenous societies, remnants of which can be seen today in museums, local ceramic work, and elements of Panamanian folk music. The region's predominant culture and race is now mestizo, a mixture of European and indigenous, whereas the economy is dominated by cattle ranching, a livelihood introduced by Spaniards centuries ago.
The Azuero Peninsula and Veraguas Hotels
The Azuero region is short on quality hotels and has nothing even resembling a resort. There are plenty of cheap backpacker places and a few charming inns...read more
Fodor's Choice
The Azuero Peninsula and Veraguas Restaurants
The region's dining options are quite limited, but there are a few excellent restaurants, and plenty of mediocre ones. Seafood—especially fresh tuna—is...read more
Things To Do in The Azuero Peninsula and Veraguas
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Travel Deals in The Azuero Peninsula and Veraguas
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The Azuero Peninsula and Veraguas Experiences
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Centuries ago, this region was largely covered with tropical dry forest, but that wilderness has been reduced to tiny remnants everywhere but... Read more
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Folk Festival. From Guararé's relatively tranquil Mejorana Festival to the unrepentant revelry of Carnaval, the Azuero Peninsula's frequent... Read more
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The Azuero Peninsula has been called Panama's cultural cradle, but its rich cultural heritage is by no means dormant, like some babe who's been... Read more
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Chitré is the perfect base from which to explore the peninsula's interior, where narrow roads wind between traditional agricultural towns... Read more
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Cruises
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